This video clip is from the Dave Weckl band which includes another one of my favorite musicians... but in this post I wanted to post about Steve Weingart.

I remember several years ago when I used to go to the Montreal Drum Fest faithfully (haven't been able to attend in several years now) there was a band in the lineup that I didn't really know.

In fact, it was a band that I believe Steve was filling in for.. he was playing along side of Joey Heredia and Marco Mendoza . After we got in Montreal, little did I know that I was staying in the same hotel as many of the artists performing @ the drum fest.

We had heard that these guys were playing at a local bar... 3 nights in fact.. plus at the drum fest (on the saturday I believe).

We went down to the small place they were playing in and had front row seats to a mastery of musicianship. Their performance was nothing short of awesome.

After that show (on the thursday night) we met the band afterwards.... it was very cool to chat with them.

On the friday after the drum fest I was gonna make my way down to watch them again... and I met both Marco and Steve in the hotel lobby, we chatted a bit (they recognized me from the night before) and I let them know I was gonna see their show.... it was neat because they invited me to take the cab with them.

When we got down to the club, I paid for the cab ride.... I remember Marco thanking me (as I did it without offering or anything) and he told me "tonight you're our guest" and he proceeded to tell the door man I was with the band that night.

That friday and the next night on the saturday, I remember chatting with the guys a bit... I remember sitting with Steve and just chatting music for a little bit. About studying formally vs self-taught studying... about playing live....... stuff like that.

Steve was (and most likely still is) very cool.... he seemed to share when I asked my questions, seemed very down to earth... and left a long lasting impression of someone passionate about music and sharing his knowledge... for me it was one of the best learning experiences chatting with him and watching his incredible talents in a small setting.

A great talent on the keys!

In the video....
Dave Weckl - drums
Tom Kennedy - bass
Steve Weingart - keyboards
Gary Meek - saxophone

Let me start by saying that Iron Maiden has been one of my all time favorite bands. I'm happy that I got to see them live a couple of times and that for the level of success they've had in their careers they have always appeared to be grounded..... I have the utmost respect for them.

These video clips are from CNN Revealed and shows interviews along with clips from their live shows and routine while on their latest tours....

Enjoy!

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

http://edition.cnn.com/CNNI/Programs/revealed/

Well, I had followed this a bit... and it looked like a bit of a double standard.

Pronger kicks Kesler (Vancouver Canucks player) with his skate on the shin..... the league decides no suspension...

While months ago, the NHL had handed down a suspension on Chris Simon for the same infraction.

The NHL has announced after another review, that they will infact suspend Pronger for 8 games.

I think Pronger's actions need a stiff penalty. He took out Mcammond and Holmstrom last year....

For anyone who hasn't seen it and would like to... check it out.

I've likely mentioned her and her band before.... but I've gotta say, this is one artist that I really like alot. This band is hot.

I listen to all kinds of stuff, old metal (Iron Maiden is still one of my favorite bands), blues, jazz, rock, prog metal, thrash... throw in a little classical and big band....

Hiromi plays some pretty interesting jazz/fusion kinda stuff. Love it. She's one heck of a pianist and composer.

Check it out "Time out", from her latest album.... go out and buy it!

Hiromi's Band are:
Hiromi Uehara - Piano/Keys
Martin Valihora - Drums
David Fiuczynski - Guitar
Tony Grey - Bass

This is us playing Happy to be @ Izzy's on the 22nd of december 2007. Filmed by Clayton Maddix on his camera.

Fun night.

Here's a short clip from one of our tunes called Wawazat, recorded @ Izzy's on the 22nd of december 2007. This clip starts as we're almost into our extended jam section. It was fun.

This clip was recorded by Clayton Maddix. (Thanks dude!)

Hey all,

This is the first time I record myself like this. Thought I'd say something instead of typing this time.

Peace!

This is a pretty neat video.

In 1967 this is how they saw shopping and banking on computers..... a view of the internet.

I love retro shows etc....

Check it out.

You can read an article on this ZDNet blog.

Here's a clip for any Iron Maiden fans out there about their upcoming DVD and tour.

This is a classic.

This is my band Seventh Stone playing at Hunter's in Charlottetown back on June 29th (I think).

Band consists of (in no particular order):
Garth Blake on Bass
Jason Arsenault on Voice
Chris Smith on Guitar
TJ Lewis on Guitar
Me on Drums

This song is called Burn.